How To Get From Jaco to La Fortuna Best Way (Updated 2023)

Last updated on April 9th, 2023 at 12:03 pm

How To Get From Jaco to La Fortuna Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Jaco to La Fortuna?

The distance from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna is 150 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from Jaco to La Fortuna is around 3 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna is around $170 USD. Read here how to get from La Fortuna to Jaco Beach

What Is The Cheapest Way From Jaco to La Fortuna?

The cheapest way from Jaco to La Fortuna is by bus for $9 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 5-6 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Jaco to La Fortuna?

The best way from Jaco to La Fortuna is by shared van for $45 USD per person and 4 hours travel time and you can book online.

Read here how to get from Jaco to Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo to Jaco and La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio

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WHERE TO STAY IN LA FORTUNA

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in La Fortuna. The double-room hostel can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM JACO BEACH TO LA FORTUNA

BUS FROM JACO TO LA FORTUNA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Jaco to La Fortuna is by bus. You will have to get a bus from Jaco Beach to Puntarenas, Puntarenas to San Ramon and La Fortuna. Keep reading below!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM JACO TO PUNTARENAS

The bus schedule from Jaco to Puntarenas starts at 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus travel time from Jaco Beach to Puntarenas is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Jaco to Puntarenas is around $2 USD. You can check here the Transportes Quepos Puntarenas schedule, prices and route!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO SAN RAMON

Once you are in Puntarenas. You will have to take a second bus from Puntarenas to San Ramon. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to San Ramon is leaving every hour. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time from Puntarenas to San Ramon and the bus fare from Puntarenas to San Ramon is around $3 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN RAMON TO LA FORTUNA

The bus schedule from San Ramon to La Fortuna starts at 5 30 am, 9 am, 12 30 pm and 4 pm. The bus fare from San Ramon to La Fortuna is around $4 USD and the travel time is around 2 hours.

The total bus fare from Jaco to La Fortuna is $9 USD and the total travel time is around 5 hours and it can be longer.

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SHARED VAN FROM JACO BEACH TO LA FORTUNA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Jaco to La Fortuna is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Jaco to La Fortuna to Jaco is 4 hours.

The van fare from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna is $45 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM JACO TO LA FORTUNA

If you go from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna is around 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The taxi fare from Jaco to La Fortuna is around $150-170 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM JACO BEACH TO LA FORTUNA

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect to go from Jaco to La Fortuna for around $160 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT JACO

There are many options for renting a car in Jaco. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in La Fortuna or if you would love to move around. It will take you 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to La Fortuna from Jaco Beach in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM JACO TO LA FORTUNA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $190 USD and you can fit up to 6 people. It could be $30 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM JACO TO LA FORTUNA

The best way from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 5-6 hours travel time. You will pay around $8 USD.

The best way from Jaco Beach to La Fortuna is by van for $45 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 4 hours at the beach without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Jaco to La Fortuna is around $150-170 USD and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN LA FORTUNA

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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